WSHO/SAFETY OFFICER

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the company’s WSH policies, procedures, management systems and safety programmes.
• Ensure compliance with the WSH Act, MOM/BCA regulations, Codes of Practice and client safety requirements.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc site safety inspections, audits and walkthroughs to identify hazards and unsafe practices.
• Review and monitor Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Safe Work Method Statements and Permit-to-Work (PTW).
• Ensure workers and subcontractors follow safe work practices and required safety procedures.
• Conduct site safety inductions, toolbox meetings, safety briefings and safety awareness programmes.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identify root causes and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain proper WSH records, inspection reports, training records, safety reports and statutory documentation.
• Monitor safety performance and recommend appropriate measures for continuous improvement.
• Support safety audits, regulatory inspections, Safety Committee meetings and emergency preparedness activities.
• Liaise with MOM and other relevant authorities, as well as clients, consultants, project managers, subcontractors and site teams on WSH matters.
• Provide WSH advice and guidance to management and site personnel and promote a positive safety culture.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Degree / Diploma / Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) or relevant qualification.
• Registered WSHO with MOM.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant WSHO experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in R&R and A&A, Minoe construction projects will be an advantage.
• Possess valid Work-at-Height and Risk Management certificates.
• Good knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation, MOM/BCA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and bizSAFE will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, meticulous and committed to maintaining high workplace safety standards.